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Talk about homemade tools and ideas for homemade tools in this forum. If you post any of your homemade tools, they'll be automatically added to the HomemadeTools.net directory of homemade tools, and credited to your username. The best tools are awarded a $100 weekly prize. Tool tips and tricks should go in the Tool Tips and Tricks subforum.

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Best Homemade Tool of the Week - $100 weekly award

    Started by Jon, Jul 29, 2017 02:49 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: 173 Best Homemade Tools eBook - FREE

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:27 PM
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    Feb 25, 2022, 02:24 AM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Thousands of homemade tool plans

    Started by Jon, Feb 26, 2020 12:29 PM
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  1. Motorcycle tire change on custom stand

    Started by PB Machines, Apr 8, 2020 06:51 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,406
    Apr 8, 2020, 05:51 PM Go to last post
  2. PB Machines custom weekend job

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 1, 2019 05:40 AM
    custom metal fabrication., duct fan, tin knocker
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,060
    Dec 2, 2019, 02:15 AM Go to last post
  3. Aluminum welding project

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 1, 2019 05:53 AM
    aluminum welding, custom metal fabrication
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 971
    Dec 2, 2019, 02:11 AM Go to last post
  4. Custom machining 6061 aluminum hinges

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 5, 2019 03:34 AM
    aluminum machining, machining, metal fabrication
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    Dec 6, 2019, 06:07 AM Go to last post
  5. Helical pile adapter hex to square

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 24, 2019 04:10 AM
    custom metal fabrication, footings, helical pile, machining
    • Replies: 1
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    Oct 24, 2019, 07:34 PM Go to last post
  6. Moved: GMC square body score

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 5, 2019 03:49 AM
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  7. Moved: Insulating my pole building

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 1, 2019 05:30 AM
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  8. Moved: Jeep Cherokee spray on bed liner

    Started by PB Machines, Jan 20, 2020 10:53 AM
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  9. Moved: Amazing new tool i reinvented the file

    Started by PB Machines, Apr 16, 2020 03:15 PM
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  10. Steel security bars fabrication

    Started by PB Machines, Dec 8, 2019 04:00 PM
    metal fabrication, shop security, tig welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,235
    Dec 8, 2019, 05:54 PM Go to last post
  11. Pole Barn Material Rack Build

    Started by PB Machines, Jan 23, 2020 08:52 AM
    metal rack, organize, pole barn
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,640
    Jan 23, 2020, 01:07 PM Go to last post
  12. Moved: Mack tanker truck rust repair part one

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 27, 2019 02:25 PM
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  13. Moved: Pump truck tank repair continued

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 27, 2019 02:52 PM
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  14. Slip roll manual crank to power conversion

    Started by PB Machines, Mar 7, 2020 05:12 AM
    metal fabrication, power source for tools, sheet metal forming
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 3,116
    Mar 12, 2020, 04:16 AM Go to last post
  15. C box custom shelving welding project

    Started by PB Machines, Mar 24, 2020 08:10 AM
    cbox, seabox, shop organization, welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,546
    Mar 24, 2020, 02:15 PM Go to last post
  16. Moved: Jeep XJ custom half doors

    Started by PB Machines, Feb 7, 2020 05:19 AM
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  17. Moved: Dodge Polara 500 Upgrades

    Started by PB Machines, Apr 5, 2020 09:21 AM
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  18. Custom fabricated truck rack and storage bins

    Started by PB Machines, Feb 25, 2020 07:57 AM
    metal fabrication, truck rack, welding
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 1,208
    Feb 25, 2020, 02:30 PM Go to last post
  19. Moved: Mack tank truck rust repair finished

    Started by PB Machines, Oct 29, 2019 07:45 PM
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  20. Moved: Honda 1984 Aero NH 125 Repair & Share

    Started by PB Machines, Apr 7, 2020 06:14 AM
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